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Pistachio Pudding Dessert

Luscious Pistachio Pudding Dessert to Wow Guests

This indulgent Pistachio Pudding Dessert features layers of creamy pudding, a velvety cream cheese layer, and a buttery nut crust, making it a perfect no-bake treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup finely chopped pistachio or walnuts substitute with almonds if desired
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
For the Cream Layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/2 cup icing (powdered) sugar
  • 2 cups Cool Whip Topping can swap with whipped cream
For the Pudding Layer
  • 2 packages Jell-O Pistachio Instant Pudding
  • 2 cups cold milk ensure it's cold

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking pan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • refrigerator

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine finely chopped pistachios or walnuts, softened butter, flour, and sugar until blended.
  3. Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
  4. Bake the crust for 15 minutes or until golden, then cool completely.
  5. Beat cream cheese and icing sugar together until smooth, then fold in the Cool Whip.
  6. Spread the cream layer over the cooled nut crust.
  7. Prepare the pudding by whisking together Jell-O Pistachio Instant Pudding and cold milk, then let it thicken.
  8. Spread the pudding over the cream layer and level it off.
  9. Top with remaining Cool Whip and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
  10. Slice and sprinkle with reserved chopped nuts just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow each layer to set properly before adding the next for optimal presentation. Using room temperature cream cheese helps avoid lumps. Prepare a day in advance for improved flavor. Customize toppings to match your taste.

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